UPDATE 8 P.M. - A forest fire burning east of Chute Lake has now grown to 1.9 hectares in size. Kamloops Fire Information Officer, Michaela Swan says, despite the growth of the fire, crews on scene are making progress. According to Swan 11 fire fighters and three helicopters are actioning the fire. She says crews will remain on scene late into the evening. Plans for fighting the fire Saturday are currently being prepared.

Photo: Contributed - Brent Meikle

FIrefighters continue to battle the Chute Lake fire

Forestry crews are currently on the scene of a small forest fire burning about 6 kilometres east of Chute Lake.